Friday, April 15, 2011

Do Your Part To Protect The Bees NOW

Bees "entomb" pesticide-laced pollen

"The presence of entombing is the biggest single predictor of colony loss. It's a defence mechanism that has failed. - Dr. Jeff Pettis, USDA" Source: Pesticide Action Network


Please take a moment to read this vitality important article here: http://www.panna.org/blog/bees-entomb-pesticide-laced-pollen


"Bees are trying to protect themselves from pesticides by "entombing" pesticide-laden pollen. However the deadly three issues of poor nutrition, pathogens and pesticides are causing Bee Colony Collapse! Nopw is the time to plant native plants like Bleeding Hearts, Fringe Cup or Lupine for bee food. Just say no to pesticide use!!!" ~Afia via Facebook

Sunday, April 10, 2011

What's New This Week







Spring garden sales and cherry blossoms. We can now see budding on the trees. It won't be long before they will be filled with leaves again.


Be sure to check out the club happenings, located in Events section on Facebook. The upcoming meeting will show what we will be discussing, speakers, and general information for the month.